The ''

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'' franchise has a history of tie-in fiction which began with the 1967 publication of

James Blish James Benjamin Blish () was an American science fiction and fantasy writer. He is best known for his '' Cities in Flight'' novels and his series of ''Star Trek'' novelizations written with his wife, J. A. Lawrence. His novel '' A Case of Conscie ...

''Star Trek 1''. More than 850 original novels, short story collections, episode and film novelizations, and omnibus editions have been published. Novels based on ''

,'' ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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'' are in print. As recently as 2017, novels based on ''

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'' and ''

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'' were published. Original concept and flagship series such as ''

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'', ''

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'', ''Seekers'', and ''

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'' have also been published since 1994. Publishers of ''Star Trek'' novels include

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and U.K. publisher

Titan Books Titan Publishing Group is the publishing division of Titan Entertainment Group, which was established in 1981. The books division has two main areas of publishing: film and television tie-ins and cinema reference books; and graphic novels and c ...

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published licensed fiction from 1967 to 1981. Past publishers include:

Western Publishing Western Publishing, also known as Western Printing and Lithographing Company, was a Racine, Wisconsin, firm responsible for publishing the Little Golden Books. Its Golden Books Family Entertainment division also produced children's books and ...

, Random House imprints Ballantine and

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, and German publisher Cross Cult.

Bantam Books (1967–1994)

Bantam Books was the first licensed publisher of ''Star Trek'' tie-in fiction. Bantam published all their novels as mass market paperbacks. Bantam also published ''

Star Trek Lives! ''Star Trek Lives!'' is a 1975 book, co-written by Jacqueline Lichtenberg, Sondra Marshak, and Joan Winston, which explored the relationship between the '' Star Trek'' television series and the fandom that emerged following the series' cancellat ...

'' (1975) by

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Episode novelizations (1967–1994)

Short story adaptations of ''Original Series'' episodes written by

and

J. A. Lawrence Judith Ann Blish (née Lawrence; born December 14, 1934) is an American sketch artist and short fiction writer, known professionally as Judith L. Blish, Judy Blish, and J. A. Lawrence. From 1967 to 1978, she co-wrote a sequence of short story adap ...

. ''Mudd's Angels'' (1978) includes the novelizations of " Mudd's Women" and "

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", and an original novella by Lawrence. ''The Day of the Dove'' (1985) is a variant of ''Star Trek 11'' (1975). ''Mudd's Enterprise'' (1994) is a variant of ''Mudd's Angels''.

''Star Trek Adventures'' (1970–1981)

Novels based on the ''Original Series''. The series was marketed as "Original ''Star Trek'' Adventure . Solicitations delivered to libraries and booksellers numbered the novels in order of publication, but no printings included number stamps. The novels were reprinted for the United Kingdom market by Titan using a different number scheme.

''New Voyages'' (1976–1978)

''Star Trek: The New Voyages'' collects fan-submitted fiction curated and edited by

Sondra Marshak Sondra Marshak (née Hassan; born June 15, 1942) is an American science-fiction writer. She is most well known for her work co-written with Myrna Culbreath. She was a co-writer of ''Star Trek Lives!'' (1975), with Jacqueline Lichtenberg, and tele ...

and

Myrna Culbreath Myrna Lou Culbreath (born September 1, 1938) is an American science fiction writer and editor, most well known for the '' Star Trek'' tie-in novels and anthologies cowritten with Sondra Marshak. Culbreath was a founding editor of the libertarian ...

. Two additional volumes were announced, but none were published. Pocket Books '' Strange New Worlds'' (1998–2016) series, edited by

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, has a similar premise.

''Classic Episodes'' (1991)

In 1991, Bantam collected the ''Original Series'' episode adaptations as a three volume omnibus edition. New material by

D. C. Fontana Dorothy Catherine Fontana (March 25, 1939 – December 2, 2019) was an American television script writer and story editor, best known for her work on the original ''Star Trek'' franchise and several Western television series. After a short ...

Norman Spinrad Norman Richard Spinrad (born September 15, 1940) is an American science fiction author, essayist, and critic. His fiction has won the Prix Apollo and been nominated for numerous awards, including the Hugo Award and multiple Nebula Awards. Pe ...

, and others, was included. The adaptations of " Mudd's Women" and "

" were not included.

Random House (1974–1996)

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and

are imprints of

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''Star Trek Log'' (1974–1993)

''Star Trek Log'' is a series adapted from episodes of the ''Animated Series'', written by

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. Published by Ballantine Books, and later Del Rey. Each volume includes original material by Foster which links the adapted episodes together.

Discount editions (1993)

Omnibus editions made available to discount book retailers and comics shops. ''Log Ten'' (1978) was excluded. Many printings included advertising for other Random House novels and comics on the covers, as well as coupons and perforated inserts.

''Animated Series'' (1996)

''Star Trek: The Animated Series'' omnibus editions of ''Star Trek Log'' were published by Del Rey Books as part of ''Star Trek'' 30th Anniversary celebration. Several of the stories were revised. A serialized essay by Foster was included. Some printings distributed outside of North America omitted the ''Animated Series'' subtitle. Not all printings included a volume number.

Gibraltar Library Binding (1977)

Illustrated middle-grade novels published exclusively for libraries as part of Random House's Gibraltar Library Binding service. Solicitations for additional novels were released to libraries in 1978 and 1979, but were later withdrawn.

Simon & Schuster (1979–present)

Simon & Schuster imprints known to have published ''Star Trek'' novels include: Archway, Aladdin, Paula Wiseman, Wanderer, Minstrel, Byron Preiss, Wallaby, Weekly Reader, Pocket, Pocket Star, Viz, Simon Spotlight, Simon & Schuster Interactive, and Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. Imprints vary by book line, series, miniseries, printing, and market (e.g. country or language area).

''Star Trek'' (1979–present)

''Star Trek'' book line is based on the television series of the same name. From 1987 to 1996, Titan reprinted numbered novels for the United Kingdom market using a different scheme. Novels published since 2013 have included the ''Original Series'' subtitle.

Film novelizations (1979–1992)

Based on the ''Star Trek''

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Numbered novels (1979–2002)

Numbered paperback releases:

Film tie-ins for children (1982–1986)

Published by Pocket Books. Some printings are badged as Wanderer, Minstrel, Archway, or Simon & Schuster Just for Boys.

''Rihannsu'' (1984–2006)

''Star Trek: Rihannsu'' miniseries explores the

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culture during the ''Original Series'' era. Written by

Diane Duane Diane Duane (born May 18, 1952) is an American science fiction and fantasy author, long based in Ireland. Her works include the ''Young Wizards'' young adult fantasy series and the '' Rihannsu'' Star Trek novels. Biography Born in New York ...

and Peter Morwood. An omnibus edition, ''The Bloodwing Voyages'', was published in 2006. ''The Empty Chair'', originally planned as the fourth entry to the series, was delayed until 2006.

Original novels (1986–present)

Includes hardcover and paperback releases. Novels published before 2013 omitted the ''Original Series'' subtitle, with few exceptions. Beginning with ''Allegiance in Exile'' (2013), most novels have maintained a shared continuity.

''Lost Years'' (1989–1995)

''Star Trek: The Lost Years'' miniseries explores the period between "

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" and '' Star Trek: The Motion Picture''.

''Starfleet Academy'' (1996)

''Star Trek: Starfleet Academy'' young adult miniseries explores the lives of the crew as

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cadets. ''Starfleet Academy'' (2010–2012) series is based on the Kelvin Universe films, and is unrelated. ''Starfleet Academy'' (1997), a video game novelization by Diane Carey, is also unrelated.

''Eugenics Wars'' (2001–2005)

''Star Trek: The Eugenics Wars'' miniseries explores the life of

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on Ceti Alpha V. The series was developed by Greg Cox and John J. Ordover.

''Janus Gate'' (2002)

''Star Trek: The Janus Gate'' miniseries follows the events of "

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''Errand of Vengeance'' (2002)

''Star Trek: Errand of Vengeance'' miniseries is a retelling of "Five Year" mission from an undercover Klingon agent's point of view.

''Vulcan's Soul'' (2004–2007)

''Star Trek: Vulcan's Soul'' miniseries follows

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's life after the ''Next Generation'' episode " Unification".

''Errand of Fury'' (2005–2008)

''Star Trek: Errand of Fury'' miniseries is a continuation of ''Errand of Vengeance'' (2002).

''Mere Anarchy'' (2006–07)

''Star Trek: Mere Anarchy'' miniseries explores the effects of an off-world disaster on the crew of the ''Enterprise'' over a thirty-year period. Inspired by the

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poem " The Second Coming". Published as ebook exclusives. An omnibus edition was published in 2009.

''Crucible'' (2006–07)

''Star Trek: Crucible'' miniseries focused on the

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of McCoy,

, and

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. An omnibus edition to include new material was announced in 2008 but was cancelled in 2011. The cover art by John Picacio forms a

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''Legacies'' (2016)

''Star Trek: Legacies'' miniseries was published as part of ''Star Trek'' 50th Anniversary celebration. The novels feature characters from other booklines.

''The Next Generation'' (1988–2021)

''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' book line is based on the television series of the same name. The book line was relaunched with the publication of ''Death in Winter'' (2005), by

Michael Jan Friedman Michael Jan Friedman (born March 7, 1955) is a New York City born American author of nearly sixty books of fiction and nonfiction, more than half of which are in licensed tie-in products of the ''Star Trek'' franchise. Ten of his titles have app ...

Episode novelizations (1987–1994)

Based on select episodes from the television series.

Numbered novels (1988–2001)

Numbered paperback releases:

Original novels (1990–2021)

Includes hardcover and paperback releases:

''Starfleet Academy'' (1993–1998)

''Star Trek: The Next GenerationStarfleet Academy'' young adult series explores the lives of the crew as

cadets. ''Starfleet Academy'' (1997), a video game novelization by Diane Carey, is unrelated. ''The Best and the Brightest'' (1998), by Susan Wright, is thematically similar to the series. Novellas written by Peter David tie into ''New Frontier'' (1997–2015).

Film novelizations (1994–2002)

Based on the ''Next Generation''

Young adult film novelizations (1994–2002)

Film novelizations intended for younger readers.

''Genesis Wave'' (2000–2003)

''Star Trek: The Next GenerationThe Genesis Wave'' miniseries follows the crew of the ''Enterprise'' as they attempt to prevent the weaponization of the Genesis Device.

''Maximum Warp'' (2001)

''Star Trek: The Next GenerationMaximum Warp'' miniseries follows the crew of the ''Enterprise'' as they search for a solution to a disruption in subspace which prevents warp travel. The titles do not appear on the cover art, only the series name and book number.

''A Time to...'' (2004)

''Star Trek: A Time to...'' crossover miniseries explores events prior to ''

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'' (2002). Conceived by John J. Ordover, and edited by Keith DeCandido. Originally intended to be a sequence of twelve novels. Not all printings include a number stamp.

Relaunch novels (2005–2019)

Interlinked novels set after the film ''

'' (2002):

''Slings and Arrows'' (2007–08)

''Star Trek: The Next GenerationSlings and Arrows'' miniseries explores events between ''

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'' (1994) and '' First Contact'' (1996). Published as ebook exclusives.

''Cold Equations'' (2012)

''Star Trek: The Next GenerationCold Equations'' miniseries explores the effect artificial life has on Starfleet and the Federation.

''Deep Space Nine'' (1993–2021)

''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' book line is based on the television series of the same name. The book line was relaunched with the publication of three thematically linked works: the short story collection ''Lives of Dax'' (1999), edited by Marco Palmieri; ''A Stitch in Time'' (2000), by Andrew J. Robinson; and the two-part novel ''Avatar'' (2001), by S. D. Perry.

Episode novelizations (1993–1999)

Based on select episodes from the television series. ''Call to Arms'' (1998) and ''Sacrifice of Angels'' (1998) are based on a seven episode arc from ''Deep Space Nine'' fifth and sixth seasons.

Numbered novels (1993–2000)

Numbered paperback releases:

Young adult novellas (1994–1998)

''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' young adult series follows the adventures of Jake Sisko and Nog while living aboard ''Deep Space Nine''.

Original novels (1995–2021)

Includes hardcover and paperback releases:

''Millennium'' (2000)

''Star Trek: Deep Space NineMillennium'' miniseries explores an alternate-timeline accidentally created by the crew of the . The series was partially adapted as ''The Fallen'' (2000), a

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video game developed by The Collective. An omnibus edition was published in 2002.

Relaunch novels (2001–2017)

Interlinked novels set after the episode "

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". ''The Lives of Dax'' (2001), a short story collection edited by Marco Palmieri, and ''A Stitch in Time'' (2000), by Andrew J. Robinson, are linked to the relaunch.

''Mission Gamma'' (2002)

''Star Trek: Deep Space NineMission Gamma'' miniseries follows the crew of the under the command of Elias Vaughn. ''These Haunted Seas'' (2008) omnibus collects ''Twilight'' (2002) and ''This Gray Spirit'' (2002). The cover art by

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forms a

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. ''Original Sin'' (2017), by David R. George III, has a similar premise.

''Worlds of Deep Space Nine'' (2004–05)

''Worlds of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' explores the various home worlds of the crew and residents of ''Deep Space Nine''. The series was created and edited by Marco Palmieri.

''Gamma'' (2017)

''Star Trek: Deep Space NineGamma'' miniseries follows the crew of under the command of

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. Only one novel has been published. ''Mission Gamma'' (2002) has a similar premise.

''Voyager'' (1995–2020)

''Star Trek: Voyager'' book line is based on the television series of the same name. The book line was relaunched with the publication of ''Homecoming'' (2003), by

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Episode novelizations (1995–2001)

Based on select episodes from the television series:

Numbered novels (1995–2000)

Numbered paperback releases:

Original novels (1996–2002)

Includes hardcover and paperback releases:

''Starfleet Academy'' (1997)

''Star Trek: VoyagerStarfleet Academy'' young adult miniseries explores the lives of the ''Voyager'' crew as

cadets.

Relaunch novels (2003–2020)

Interlinked novels set after the episode " Endgame":

''Spirit Walk'' (2004)

''Star Trek: VoyagerSpirit Walk'' miniseries follows Chakotay's first mission as captain of .

''String Theory'' (2005–06)

''Star Trek: VoyagerString Theory'' was published on the tenth-anniversary of the pilot episode, " Caretaker". The first novel opens on a violent encounter with the Nacene, the extra-galactic race seen in the episodes "Caretaker" and " Cold Fire". The novels included conclusions to unresolved plots, and explanations for visual and narrative inconsistencies, from the television series.

''Star Trek Log'' reprints (1995)

''Star Trek Log'' reprints of the novelizations based on the ''

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'' originally published by

. The printings include corrections to the text.

Shatner and Reeves-Stevens series (1995–2006)

The series explores

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's life after the events of ''

'' (1994). Created by

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, the novels were co-written by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens, who were not credited until ''Captain's Peril'' (2002). ''Collision Course'' (2007) ties into ''The Ashes of Eden'' (1995). Numbering of the novels varies by language and market. Simon & Schuster never applied a series brand or name to the novels. The fannish name, or nickname, for the series is "Shatnerverse", which was adopted by Memory Alpha,

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, and the ISFDB. Some bookseller listings have included the name "Shatnerverse", but it is unclear if those listings originated from Simon & Schuster. Fans have organized the series into three unofficial trilogies: "Odyssey", "Mirror Universe", and "Totality". The continuity within the series is independent of other ''Star Trek'' book lines.

''Invasion!'' (1996)

''Star Trek: Invasion!'' crossover miniseries spanned each of the ''Star Trek'' television series broadcast prior to 1996. An omnibus edition was published in 1998 which included additional material. The series was created and edited by John J. Ordover.

''New Frontier'' (1997–2015)

''Star Trek: New Frontier'' was the first book line not to be based on a ''Star Trek'' television series or film. The novels follow the crew of the under the command of

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. Created by John J. Ordover.

Numbered novels (1997–2001)

Numbered paperback and hardcover releases. Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

Original novels (2003–2015)

Includes paperback and ebook exclusives:

''Day of Honor'' (1997)

''Star Trek: Day of Honor'' crossover miniseries is inspired by the ''Voyager'' episode " Day of Honor". Created by Paula M. Block and John J. Ordover. ''Honor Bound'' (1997), a ''Corps of Engineers'' novella by Diana G. Gallagher, and Michael Jan Friedman's novelization of the titular episode, tie into the series. An omnibus edition including all six works was published in 1999.

''Captain's Table'' (1998)

''Star Trek: The Captain's Table'' crossover miniseries is narrated by various starship captains during their visits to a trans-dimensional bar called The Captain's Table. An omnibus edition was published in 2000. ''Tales from the Captain's Table'' (2005), a short story collection edited by Keith DeCandido, ties into the series. The cover art, by an uncredited artist, was intended to form a

; however, design and printing errors resulted in the six images not aligning. Reprints have included new cover art.

''Strange New Worlds'' (1998–2016)

''Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'' is a series of short story collections edited by Dean Wesley Smith. Each volume collected fan-submitted stories similar to the ''New Voyages'' (1976–1977) originally published by Bantam. The book line based on the '' Strange New Worlds'' television series is unrelated.

''Dominion War'' (1998)

''Star Trek: The Dominion War'' crossover miniseries depicts events leading up to the

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. The first and third novels focus on the crew of the , while the second and fourth novels are novelizations of a seven-episode arc from ''Deep Space Nine'' sixth and seventh seasons. ''The Battle for Betazed'' (2002), by Charlotte Douglas and Susan Kearney, and ''Tales of the Dominion War'' (2004), a short story collection edited by Keith DeCandido, tie into the series.

''Corps of Engineers'' (2000–2010)

''Star Trek: Corps of Engineers'' follows the crew of the . The series was marketed as ebook exclusives on various platforms, which were later collected into print bind-ups with similar titles but a different numbering scheme. The series was originally published as ''Star Trek: Starfleet Corps of Engineers'', frequently abbreviated as ''S.C.E.'' The series features

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following events in the ''Next Generation'' episode "

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Original novellas (2000–2006)

All novellas were later collected in bind-ups, or omnibus editions:

Novella bind-ups (2002–2010)

Each volume is a bind-up of three or four novellas in mass market paperback format. Volumes released after 2005 were published in the larger trade paperback format, and included the updated ''Corps of Engineers'' logo. ''Out of the Cocoon'' (2010) and ''What's Past'' (2010) did not receive ebook releases.

Relaunch novellas (2006–07)

Relaunch of the novella series as ''Corps of Engineers''. Published as ebook exclusives. The novellas have not been collected in any print editions.

''Section 31'' (2001)

''Star Trek: Section 31'' crossover miniseries was inspired by the clandestine, paramilitary organization introduced in the ''Deep Space Nine'' episode "

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". The series was relaunched in 2014.

''Gateways'' (2001)

''Star Trek: Gateways'' crossover miniseries explores various Starfleet crews' interactions with trans-dimensional "gates" left behind by the extinct Iconian civilization. The series was created by Robert Greenberger and John J. Ordover. An omnibus edition was announced in 2001, but was never published. ''Here There Be Monsters'' (2001), a ''Corps of Engineers'' novella by Keith DeCandido, serves as an epilogue to the series.

''Challenger'' (2001)

''Star Trek: Challenger'' is a flagship concept series featuring the . The crew was introduced in the ''New Earth'' (2000) miniseries. Only one novel was published.

''Enterprise'' (2001–2017)

''Star Trek: Enterprise'' book line is based on the television series of the same name. Originally published as ''Enterprise'', without the ''Star Trek'' prefix. The book line was relaunched with the publication of ''Last Full Measure'' (2006), by

Andy Mangels Andy Mangels (born December 2, 1966) is an American science fiction author who has written novels, comic books, and magazine articles, and produced DVD collections, mostly focusing on media in popular culture. As an openly gay man,These Are the Voyages...":

''Romulan War'' (2009–2011)

''Star Trek: EnterpriseRomulan War'' explores the events of the Earth–Romulan War from the perspective of the ''Enterprise'' crew.

''Rise of the Federation'' (2013–2017)

''Star Trek: EnterpriseRise of the Federation'' explores the creation of the

United Federation of Planets In the fictional universe of ''Star Trek'' the United Federation of Planets (UFP) is the interstellar government with which, as part of its space force Starfleet, most of the characters and starships of the franchise are affiliated. Commonly refe ...

, and the rise of Jonathan Archer to President of the Federation. Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

''Stargazer'' (2002–2004)

''Star Trek: Stargazer'' follows

Jean-Luc Picard Jean-Luc Picard is a fictional character in the ''Star Trek'' franchise, most often seen as the captain of the Federation starship . Played by Patrick Stewart, Picard has appeared in the television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' ('' ...

in command of the prior to his promotion to captain of the ''Enterprise''. ''Reunion'' (1991) and ''The Valiant'' (2000), also by Friedman, tie into the series.

''Lost Era'' (2003–2014)

''Star Trek: The Lost Era'' explores events prior to the ''Next Generation'' episode "

Encounter at Farpoint "Encounter at Farpoint" is the pilot episode and series premiere of the American science fiction television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', which premiered in syndication on September 28, 1987. It was written by D. C. Fontana a ...

". ''The Buried Age'' (2007), by Christopher L. Bennett, and the ''Terok Nor'' (2008) series, were marketed as "Tales of the Lost Era". Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

I.K.S. ''Gorkon'' (2003–2005)

''Star Trek:'' I.K.S. ''Gorkon'' follows the exploits of a

Klingon The Klingons ( ; Klingon: ''tlhIngan'' ) are a fictional species in the science fiction franchise ''Star Trek''. Developed by screenwriter Gene L. Coon in 1967 for the original ''Star Trek'' (''TOS'') series, Klingons were swarthy humanoids c ...

destroyer ordered into unexplored space to find new planets to conquer on behalf of the Klingon Empire. The series was relaunched as ''Klingon Empire'' in 2008.

''Signature Edition'' (2003–04)

The ''Signature Edition'' series collects novels from the ''Star Trek'' and ''Next Generation'' book lines. The omnibus editions include amplifying material such as author's notes, essays, and interviews. Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

''Titan'' (2005–2017)

''Star Trek: Titan'' is a flagship series set aboard the , under the command of

William Riker William Thomas "Will" Riker is a fictional character in the '' Star Trek'' universe appearing primarily as a main character in '' Star Trek: The Next Generation''. Throughout the series and its accompanying films, he is the '' Enterprise''s f ...

. The starship ''Titan'' was introduced in ''

'' (2002), and later appeared in several episodes of the TV series '' Lower Decks''. Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

''Vanguard'' (2005–2012)

''Star Trek: Vanguard'' is a flagship concept series concurrent with the events of the ''Original Series''. The novels are set aboard Starfleet Starbase 47 positioned on the edge of the Taurus Reach known as ''Vanguard'' to its residents and crew. The series was created and written by Dayton Ward, Kevin Dilmore, and David Mack. Numbering of the novels varies by language and market. The ''Corps of Engineers'' novella ''Distant Early Warning'' (2006), by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore, is a prequel to ''Vanguard''. ''In Tempest's Wake'' (2012), by Dayton Ward, serves as an epilogue to the series. The ''Seekers'' (2014–15) flagship series is an indirect sequel to ''Vanguard''.

''Mirror Universe'' (2007–2011)

''Star Trek: Mirror Universe'' explores the Mirror Universe introduced in ''Star Trek'' episode " Mirror, Mirror". ''The Sorrows of Empire'' (2009) was expanded from a novella collected in ''Glass Empires'' (2007). ''Fearful Symmetry'' (2008) and ''The Soul Key'' (2009), by Olivia Wood, and ''Disavowed'' (2014), by David Mack, tie into the series. Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

''Academy'' (2007)

''Star Trek: Academy'' was intended to be a new flagship series featuring a young Midshipman Jim Kirk. A sequel, ''Trial Run'', was announced but was never published.

''Excelsior'' (2007)

''Star Trek: Excelsior'' was a flagship series concept set aboard the , under the command of

Hikaru Sulu Hikaru Kato Sulu is a fictional character in the ''Star Trek'' media franchise. A member of the crew in the original ''Star Trek'' series, Sulu also appears in the animated ''Star Trek'' series, the first six ''Star Trek'' movies, one episode ...

. Only one novel has been published, which was marketed as part of the ''Original Series'' book line.

''Klingon Empire'' (2008)

''Star Trek: Klingon Empire'' is a relaunch of I.K.S. ''Gorkon'' (2003–2005). Only one novel has been published.

''Terok Nor'' (2008)

''Star Trek: Terok Nor'' explores the history of the ''Deep Space Nine'' station during the Bajoran Occupation when it was known as ''Terok Nor''. The series is linked to the ''Lost Era'' (2003–2014). The cover art by John Picacio forms a

. Marketed as part of the ''Deep Space Nine'' book line.

''Myriad Universes'' (2008–2010)

''Star Trek: Myriad Universes'' series explores alternate realities, and how those settings affect the analogues of characters from various television series and films. ''The Last Generation'' (2008–09) comics miniseries, by Andrew Steven Harris, ties into the series. Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

''Destiny'' (2008)

''Star Trek: Destiny'' crossover miniseries explores the origin of the

Borg The Borg are an alien group that appear as recurring antagonists in the ''Star Trek'' fictional universe. The Borg are cybernetic organisms (cyborgs) linked in a hive mind called "the Collective". The Borg co-opt the technology and knowledge ...

, and the Federation's response to a destructive invasion by them. Followed by ''Typhon Pact'' (2010–2013). An omnibus edition was published in 2012.

Kelvin Universe (2009–2020)

Based on ''

'' (2009) film reboot and its sequels, ''Into Darkness'' (2013) and ''Beyond'' (2016). The novels are marketed as part of the ''Kelvin'' Timeline or Kelvin Universe, adapted from whose destruction created the alternate timeline explored in the films and novels.

Film novelizations (2009–2013)

''Star Trek Beyond'' (2016) did not receive a novelization.

''Starfleet Academy'' (2010–2012)

''Star Trek: Starfleet Academy'' young adult miniseries explores the lives of the ''Enterprise'' crew as

cadets. The series is unrelated to a 1996 series of the same name. ''Starfleet Academy'' (1997), a video game novelization by Diane Carey, is also unrelated.

Original novels (2020)

The following novels were originally scheduled for publication in 2010.

''Star Trek Online'' (2010)

''Star Trek Online'' is based on the

MMORPG A massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) is a video game that combines aspects of a role-playing video game and a massively multiplayer online game. As in role-playing games (RPGs), the player assumes the role of a Player charac ...

of the same name. Only one novel has been published.

''Typhon Pact'' (2010–2012)

''Star Trek: Typhon Pact'' series explores the political chaos following the destruction of the Borg in ''Destiny'' (2008). ''A Singular Destiny'' (2009), by Keith DeCandido, introduced the supranational Typhon Pact as the Federation's primary antagonist. Many storylines conclude in ''The Fall'' (2013–14). An omnibus edition of the concluding trilogy was published as ''The Khitomer Accords Saga'' (2013). Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

''Department of Temporal Investigations'' (2011–2017)

''Star Trek: Department of Temporal Investigations'', is based on the fictional Federation agency responsible for investigating time travel incidents. The protagonists, Lucsly and Dulmur, were introduced in the ''Deep Space Nine'' episode "

Trials and Tribble-ations "Trials and Tribble-ations" is the 104th episode of the American science fiction television series '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', the sixth episode of the fifth season. It was written as a tribute to the original series of ''Star Trek,'' in the ...

". ''Forgotten History'' (2012) was collected in ''The Continuing Missions'', Vol. 1 (2013). ''Watching the Clock'' (2011) received a paperback release in 2014. Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

''The Fall'' (2013)

''Star Trek: The Fall'' is a continuation of ''Typhon Pact'' (2010–2013). Events in the novels occur over a two-month period, alternating between ''Deep Space Nine'' and the ''Next Generation'' settings.

''Seekers'' (2014–15)

''Star Trek: Seekers'' is an indirect sequel of ''Vanguard'' (2005–2012). The series follows the crews of the and it's companion scout ship, .

''Section 31'' relaunch (2014–2017)

''Star Trek: Section 31'' miniseries is a relaunch of the ''Section 31'' (2001) crossover miniseries. Events continue in ''Collateral Damage'' (2019). Marketed as part of the ''Deep Space Nine'' book line. Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

''Prey'' (2016)

''Star Trek: Prey'' follows the exploits of a company of thieves. The series includes characters from ''The Undiscovered Country'' (1992), ''The Next Generation'', and ''Deep Space Nine''.

''Discovery'' (2017–present)

''Star Trek: Discovery'' book line is based on the television series of the same name. Not all printings include a number stamp. Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

''Picard'' (2020–present)

''Star Trek: Picard'' is based on the television series of the same name. ''The Last Best Hope'' (2020) is a prequel to "Remembrance", the first episode of the television series. ''The Dark Veil'' (2021) is linked to ''Titan'' (2005–2017). Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

''Coda'' (2021)

''Star Trek: Coda'' crossover series follows the crews of several starships attempting to prevent the destruction of the universe by the vampiric species encountered in the two-part ''Next Generation'' episode " Time's Arrow". ''Coda'' serves as a conclusion to the continuity shared by the various relaunch book lines from 2001 until 2021.

''Prodigy'' (2023)

''Star Trek: Prodigy'' is a forthcoming

chapter book A chapter book is a story book intended for intermediate readers, generally age 7–10. Unlike picture books for beginning readers, a chapter book tells the story primarily through prose rather than pictures. Unlike books for advanced readers, ...

series based on the television series of the same name. The novels will be published by Simon Spotlight.

''Strange New Worlds'' (2023)

''Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'' is based on the television series of the same name. The first novel is an introduction to the crew of the under the command of Christopher Pike. The ''Strange New Worlds'' short story series published from 1998 to 2016 is unrelated.

Video game novelizations

Novelizations of the ''Star Trek'' video games. ''Star Trek: Klingon'' (1996) was also dramatized as an audiobook by Hilary Bader. A novelization of ''Star Trek: Borg'' (1996), to be written by Diane Carey, was announced but never published.

Crossover novels

Crossover novels that feature characters and settings from the various television series and films:

Omnibus editions

Novels from various book lines collected into omnibus editions:

Short story collections

Collections of short fiction from various book lines:

Titan Books (1987–2021)

A division of the

Titan Publishing Group Titan Publishing Group is the publishing division of Titan Entertainment Group, which was established in 1981. The books division has two main areas of publishing: film and television tie-ins and cinema reference books; and graphic novels and co ...

, Titan Books reprinted Simon & Schuster and Bantam Books originals for the United Kingdom market from 1987 to 1995.

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distributes Titan's licensed publications to the United States and Canada. Outside of North America, Titan's reprints are the most widely available editions. Many reprints include spelling changes and corrections to the original text to align with Titan's house style and British spelling conventions.

''Star Trek'' reprints (1987–1993)

Reprints of Pocket Book's ''Star Trek'' novels with a different number scheme from the original publication:

Giant Novel reprints (1987–1990)

Reprints of select novels marketed as ''Star Trek'' Giant Novels, each featuring cover art and design by

Boris Vallejo Boris Vallejo (born January 8, 1941) is a Peruvian-American painter who works in the science fiction, fantasy, and erotica genres. His hyper-representational paintings have appeared on the covers of numerous science fiction and fantasy fiction ...

. The reprint of ''Enterprise: The First Voyage'', by Vonda N. McIntyre, was scheduled for a September 1987 release, but was withdrawn for unknown reasons. Not all printings include a number stamp.

''New Voyages'' reprints (1992)

Reprints of ''Star Trek: The New Voyages'' short story collections. Both volumes include significant spelling corrections and unexplained prose changes.

''Star Trek Adventures'' reprints (1993–1995)

Reprints of Bantam's ''Star Trek Adventures'' excluding ''Spock Must Die!'' (1970) and ''Spock, Messiah!'' (1976). Some printings include significant spelling corrections and unexplained prose changes. Not all printings include a number stamp.

Autobiography series (2015–2021)

Autobiographies as written by the titular characters. The authors are credited as "editors". The biographies follow the continuity of the ''Next Generation'', ''Deep Space Nine'', and ''Voyager'', relaunch book lines. ''The Autobiography of Mr. Spock'' was previously scheduled for release in 2018, but was rescheduled for unknown reasons. Additional entries in the series are planned.

''Prometheus'' English reprints (2017–18)

English-language reprints of ''Star Trek: Prometheus''. The novels received a continuity edit by Keith DeCandido.

Other licensed works

Below is an incomplete list of licensed works from other publishers:

''Mission to Horatius'' (1968–1999)

''Star Trek: Mission to Horatius'' (1968) was the first young adult novel to be based on the

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, and the only novel to be published while the series aired on

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. Published by Whitman Books as part of a book line based on popular television properties. As with other Whitman titles, the novel was released to libraries, booksellers, and news agents, on different dates. A facsimile reproduction was published by Pocket Books in 1999.

''Star Trek Reader'' (1976–1978)

''The Star Trek Reader'' is a four-volume, limited-edition collection of Jame's Blish's adaptations of the ''Original Series''. ''

Spock Must Die! ''Spock Must Die!'' is an American science fiction novel written by James Blish, published February 1970 by Bantam Books. It was the first original novel based on the ''Star Trek'' television series intended for adult readers. It was preceded b ...

'' (1970), also by Blish, was included in Volume IV. Published by E. P. Dutton. Variants were made available to the Science Fiction Book Club from 1976 to 1979.

Science Fiction Book Club (1998–2007)

The

, in partnership with Doubleday, has published omnibus editions of ''Star Trek'' miniseries exclusively to club members. Variants intended for libraries are also known to exist. Below is an incomplete list:

''Classic Episodes'' (2016)

''Star Trek: The Classic Episodes'' (2016) collects many of James Blish's and J. A. Lawrence's adaptations of ''Original Series'' into a single volume. Published by

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as part of the ''Collectible Editions'' series.

''Prometheus'' (2016)

''Star Trek: Prometheus'' is a German-language flagship concept series commissioned by Cross Cult as part of ''Star Trek'' 50th Anniversary celebration. English translation was published by Titan Books in 2017.

Unpublished novels

Below is an incomplete list of unpublished ''Star Trek'' novels:

Bantam Books (1978–1981)

The following is an incomplete list of unpublished novels attributed to Bantam Books:

Simon & Schuster (1979–2019)

The following is an incomplete list of unpublished novels attributed to Simon & Schuster:

Notes

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External links

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